Juan Gomez de Liano exploded for a career-high 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists as Converge toppled Barangay Ginebra, 106-96, on Friday, November 14, 2025. Earlier in the day, his older brother Javi led Magnolia to a 90-75 win over Blackwater with 17 points.

With their families in attendance, the siblings created a memorable PBA moment, helping their teams maintain momentum in the PBA Philippine Cup Season 50 playoff chase. The wins pushed Converge and Magnolia into a five-way tie for second place at 5-2 alongside San Miguel, NLEX, and Rain or Shine.

FiberXers run past Ginebra

Converge was tied 72-all at the start of the fourth quarter before Juan ignited a 34-24 run to pull away. “It’s a statement game for us, showing we can compete with the league’s top dogs,” said the young guard, highlighting the trust placed in him by his coaches.

Justin Arana contributed a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double, Schonny Winston scored 21 off the bench, and Justin Baltazar chipped in 12 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Coach Delta Pineda praised his team’s relentless attitude: “No surrender, fight till the end, keep on running. Yun ang naibigay na output sa amin.”

Hotshots hold Blackwater in check

Javi Gomez de Liano paced Magnolia with 17 points in their comfortable win over Blackwater. Both wins kept the Hotshots and FiberXers in the hunt, trailing TNT Tropang 5G, who are slightly ahead at 5-1.

The PBA Philippine Cup continues to deliver thrilling matchups as Juan and Javi’s standout performances proved that family ties can inspire excellence on the court. Fans witnessed a magical double-header, reinforcing why the league remains one of the most competitive in Asia.